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Real Estate Investing: Buying Charlotte Foreclosures

Real Estate Investing: Buying Charlotte Foreclosures According to a nationwide survey from Move, Inc., Charlotte real estate investors are likely to be three times more active than other types of homebuyers in their local markets within the next two years. If you’re one of those soon-to-be real estate investors, you may want to consider buying Charlotte foreclosures. Here are a few tips to help you get the best buy on a Charlotte Foreclosure: Don’t judge Charlotte foreclosures by their appearance. A million dollar mansion may have a beautiful façade but may be hiding extensive termite … Continue reading...

3 Tips for Buying Charlotte Foreclosures

3 Tips for Buying Charlotte Foreclosures Despite all the horror stories you hear on the news, buying Charlotte foreclosures doesn't have to be a negative experience. Here are 3 tips to make the process smoother and more profitable for you: Tip #1: Allow plenty of time for the whole process. Charlotte foreclosures take longer to get to closing than traditional homes. What takes so long? As you probably know, there are a lot of foreclosures happening now. That means there is a large backlog of foreclosures lenders have to process before they get to yours. Another common problem that … Continue reading...

Charlotte Real Estate Recovery: The Queen City is the Second-Best Value City In America!

Charlotte NC Real Estate Recovery - The Key to Realityville

Charlotte Real Estate Recovery: The Queen City is the Second-Best Value City In America! Great news for Charlotte's Real Estate Recovery: Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine has named Charlotte as the second-best value city in America. According to Kiplingers, "value" is defined as a low cost of living with a strong economy and personal amenities. Charlotte ranks second only to Omaha, Nebraska! While banking brings more than 50,000 jobs to Charlotte, healthcare, manufacturing, and textiles are strong components of our job market. The nation's top bank (measured in total deposits), … Continue reading...

The Maxwell House Group Real Estate News for July 22, 2011

So, what's going on in Charlotte this week? Charlotte Restaurant Week ends this weekend--you'd better hurry! With restaurants participating all over the Charlotte Metro area, you're sure to find a new restaurant you'll LOVE! More Savvy buyers and sellers are moving this week: 170 homes Closed (up from 127 last week) in the Charlotte city market this week and 284 more went into Escrow--(up from 144 last week--nearly double)! What a great week in Charlotte NC real estate! Visit our Charlotte Open Houses this weekend--enjoy an open house or two while you're out and about! Here's the week in … Continue reading...

Charlotte NC Ranked As A Top 20 Fastest Growing Cities In The Nation

Charlotte NC Ranked As A Top 20 Fastest Growing Cities In The Nation The Queen City is among the top 20 US cities with relation to population growth in the last decade, according to a recent Rice University analysis of the 2000 and 2010 US Census. Charlotte Metro population increased by 427,590 during the last decade, ranking No. 14. Also in NC, Raleigh ranked No. 20 with a population increase of 333,419. The nation's cities with the highest population growth include New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Houston, the nation's fourth-largest city, grew by 1.2 million people in the decade, more … Continue reading...

It’s That Time Again – Charlotte Restaurant Week / The Queen’s Feast

The Queen's Feast in Charlotte NC July 2011

Queen's Feast Restaurant Week 2011 Charlotte NC | Friday July 15 through Sunday July 24 3 - 93 - 30 | Queen's Feast in Charlotte begins Friday, July 15th and ends Sunday, July 24! Enjoy 3 course meals at 93 different restaurants for only $30! Delectables from some of Charlotte's finest restaurants, from the freshest of sushi to the thickest of steaks at anunbelievable price, are available this week at the 93 restaurants participating in the Queen's Feast (Charlotte Restaurant Week). For only $30, bring a friend, your family or simply treat yourself to three courses of culinary delights … Continue reading...

Historic Charlotte Links

Historic Charlotte Links Historic Preservation Links Understanding and preserving tangible pieces of our diverse history allows us to understand the past and plan for the future with more understanding, turning the places that we live into the places that we love. Below are organizations and companies whose primary focus is the preservation, restoration and education of our historic landmarks both locally and nationally. National Online Resources Advisory Counsel on Historic Preservation American Association for State & Local History Old-House Journal Everything old-house owners need … Continue reading...

Book Signing at SouthPark Barnes & Noble | July 9, 2011 | 3:00 p.m.

Our very own Renee Ahdieh, a published author, is The Maxwell House Group's star again this week with her new book signing! Rave reviews of this book, Fanfare, are all that have been written so far--a must read novel that I'm sure you will enjoy! Book Signing: Fanfare Where: SouthPark's Barnes & Noble When: Saturday, July 9, 2011 3:00 p.m. Title: Fanfare Author: Renee Ahdieh Published: Revolution Publishing, May 2011 Pages: 240 First Line: "It's anti-capitalistic to love someone." Summary: Cris Pereira hates starring in a cautionary tale. Alas, her recent heartbreak relegates her to … Continue reading...

Independence Day 2011 – Charlotte Fourth of July Celebrations

Fourth of July Weekend Events in Charlotte NC Looking for something to do in the Charlotte Metro area for the Fourth? Independence Day is celebrated in every nook and cranny in the city each year! You’re surely to find something that suits your patriotic taste this year. Here’s a list for the 4-day 4th of July weekend celebrations available in the Charlotte Metro area. Happy Independence Day! Friday, July 1 Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Belle Johnston Park in Pineville The July 4th weekend symphony will be a "Celebrate America" theme. Pineville, as well as Kannapolis, offer free … Continue reading...

1011 Nancy Drive Charlotte NC 28211 – SOLD

3BR/2BA House $172,000 MLS# 2093247 ***SOLD!*** Looking for a great home in the Cotswold area? This full-brick ranch on a quiet cul-de-sac street offers so much, including its great Cotswold location. Enter through the front door into this renovated 1960’s home unit and into the oversized den area large picture windows. Then into the large kitchen with expansive breakfast/dining area overlooking the gorgeous backyard. Three spacious bedrooms are to the right of the kitchen with 2 full baths. The master bedroom offers private bath and custom fitted closets. You’ll love the gorgeous … Continue reading...